Distance from Manila to Taipei
🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines → 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan
The distance between Manila and Taipei is 1,162 kilometres (722 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), the initial heading is roughly north (3°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 1h 57m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Travelling the other way, from Taipei to Manila, covers the same 1,162 km; the return flight leaves on an initial heading of roughly south (183°). Manila and Taipei share the same time zone (UTC+8).
Manila
Philippines
The Philippines' bustling capital on Manila Bay, a historic Spanish colonial port now an energetic, densely populated metropolis.
Top sights: Intramuros, Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Binondo Chinatown
Taipei
Taiwan
Taiwan's capital, a friendly, food-loving city ringed by green mountains and hot springs, anchored by the landmark Taipei 101 tower.
Top sights: Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Shilin Night Market, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Beitou hot springs
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Taipei from Manila?
- 1,162 km (722 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Manila to Taipei?
- About 1h 57m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Taipei from Manila?
- Taipei lies roughly to the north of Manila (initial bearing 3°).
- How far is Manila from Taipei?
- The same 1,162 km (722 miles) — great-circle distance does not depend on direction.
- What is the time difference between Manila and Taipei?
- Manila and Taipei share the same time zone (UTC+8).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Taipei: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
More distances from Manila
See the country profiles for Philippines and Taiwan, or open the Asia distance calculator.